Hand Tools

What the large bullet case format holds, why polypropylene suits vehicle and outdoor storage, and how to load a 13 dollar tool box properly.

How a waterproof safety case protects instruments and camera gear, why pick-and-pluck foam matters, and how to size a 10.5 in case to the contents.

How a waterproof protective case such as the MJ-2073 seals, what it will and will not protect, and how to keep the gasket doing its job.

What a 30 x 14 x 19.5 cm plastic tool case holds, how its handle carries a full load, and how to choose between the four finishes on offer.

How the small, medium and large moulded storage cases differ, what each holds in practice, and how to match the size to the job in hand.

How a sealed tool case works, what a gasket does over time, what a 38 x 19 x 24 cm case holds and when sealing is worth paying for.

How the three parts tool box sizes differ, what each one holds in practice, and how to match the size to a bench, a van or a garage shelf.

What a compact parts box holds, how a latching lid behaves after a year of use, and how to keep screws and fixings sorted inside one.

Why a practice butterfly knife is blunt by design, how a trainer builds handling habit without a cutting edge, and what to check on pivot and handles.

The four decisions that make up choosing a tool box, in the order that matters, and how each one changes the way the box behaves in daily use.